Border Cook

But it doesn't take so many people to make a fire. The children usually help with housework and automatically divide the work.

Some went to light the fire, some went to get the basket that would be used to hold the tofu slices, and some went to help Tang get the tofu...

The courtyard suddenly became busy.

The curling smoke, carrying a rich aroma, rose into the air.

Here, Gao Fusheng and Old Liu quickly arrived at the Wufu Workshop and met Xia Mingyue.

Xia Mingyue already knew the details of the two people, so there was no need for further introduction at this moment. She directly discussed with them the work that was about to be done.

Gao Fusheng and Old Liu also knew that the tofu ground at the Wufu Workshop tasted better than the ones they made, so they were very humble and respectful, mostly doing what Xia Mingyue said. Occasionally, if they had any confusion or something that was different from their usual habits, they would bring it up and discuss it.

There are only so many tasks involved in grinding tofu, and it is easier for experts to talk about it. Gao Fusheng and Lao Liutou quickly understood the key points and processes involved.

And Xia Mingyue basically understood through this period of time that the two people were indeed down-to-earth and hardworking people, and she approved of them very much.

"Originally, I should have invited you two to be the master chefs earlier, but nothing is completely certain. I can't guarantee that the tofu from the Wufu Workshop will be popular. I am a little worried that it would be inappropriate if I let you give up your own business first, so I have delayed it until now."

Xia Mingyue smiled and said, "Now that the tofu business has basically picked up, I have a good idea in my mind, so I quickly invited the two of you to come over."

Seeing Xia Mingyue say this, Gao Fusheng and Old Liu were even more flattered. "It is really our blessing that Madam Xia is thinking about us."

Although they had many complaints about the Wu Fu Workshop because of the poor tofu business, they even hoped in their hearts that it would be great if the Wu Fu Workshop did not exist.

But in reality, Wufu Workshop owes them nothing.

Competition among peers is the norm. It is impossible to be accused of a crime just because someone else's business is doing well and it affects other people's business.

They both understood this truth, and therefore were very grateful to be able to work as master chefs in Wufu Workshop.

"You're too polite." Xia Mingyue smiled.

It would be fine if Wufu Workshop was just an ordinary workshop, but since its original intention was to serve the people, there is no reason to sacrifice the interests of the people to achieve a good reputation.

What can be considered must be considered.

If you can do it, you must do it.

"I have a lot of things to do on weekdays and cannot stay in the workshop all the time. From now on, the tofu grinding work in the Wufu workshop will still need your dedication and hard work." Xia Mingyue said.

"Don't worry, Madam Xia, we will do a good job!" Gao Fusheng and Old Liu expressed their opinions immediately.

Not to mention that the monthly salary of one or two taels of silver is indeed not low. Just because the Wufu Workshop and Madam Xia have considered such things so carefully, they should also do their best.

This Wufu Workshop must be treated as your own business!

Seeing that the two people were determined, Xia Mingyue felt quite relieved.

In the following few days, Gao Fusheng and Old Liu did not disappoint Xia Mingyue's expectations. They managed the tofu-grinding business in the Wufu Workshop in an orderly manner, took care of every detail, and did their best.

In order to keep an eye on the workshop and deal with any emergencies at any time, the two of them simply rolled up their bedding and moved to the workshop, staying there day and night. Working hard is a good thing, but Xia Mingyue has always been particular about combining work and rest, and long-term healthy development, so she forced the two of them to take turns going home.

On the one hand, it is necessary to take care of the trivial matters at home and avoid family conflicts caused by busy workshop work.

Secondly, you need to take a good rest to ensure sufficient physical strength and energy for the subsequent busy work.

Seeing Xia Mingyue like this, Gao Fusheng and Old Liu could not refuse, so they had to take turns going home during the noon and afternoon breaks as Xia Mingyue requested.

They just went home and came back early, always coming home late. They said there was nothing important at home and they had rested enough.

Xia Mingyue was somewhat helpless and could only try her best to give instructions to prevent the two of them from overworking themselves.

With Gao Fusheng and Lao Liutou, two very capable master chefs, supervising the tofu grinding in the Wufu workshop, Xia Mingyue was basically able to withdraw from it and focus her main energy on developing tofu derivative products.

The first thing I tried was making spiced dried tofu.

The tofu used to make dried tofu is firmer than the tofu normally sold, in order to increase the chewy texture of the dried tofu.

Xia Mingyue specifically asked Gao Fusheng to make a basket of tofu that was pressed tightly and as thick as a little finger.

Cut the tofu into one-inch cubes, stew them in a soup made of chicken bone broth, salt, pepper, star anise, cinnamon, soy sauce, etc. for half a cup of tea, take them out and let them cool, then stew them for another half a cup of tea...

Repeat this process several times until the tofu is thoroughly seasoned and the surface is completely reddish-brown in color. After it has completely cooled, it is ready.

The finished five-spice dried tofu has a chewy texture because the tofu is pressed tightly enough. When you take a bite, the five-spice flavor and the bean fragrance of the dried tofu itself are completely blended, which is very delicious.

Whether you eat large pieces of spiced dried tofu as a dish, cut it into slices and serve it cold, or stir-fry it with other dishes such as celery, it is all delicious.

After making the five-spice dried tofu, Xia Mingyue prepared a whole table of dishes with the dried tofu that night.

The stir-fried green pepper and dried tofu made with fresh green peppers and sliced ​​dried tofu is fragrant and delicious, slightly spicy and very appetizing.

Stir-fried pork belly with dried tofu, the red oil is made from bean paste, and fresh garlic sprouts are used to match it. The whole dish looks bright in color, and the fat from the pork belly further stimulates the mellow and rich flavor of the dried tofu. It is very fragrant in one bite. Scoop a spoonful and pour it on the rice. You can eat two bowls in one go!
This home-cooked dish made by stir-frying dried tofu, mung bean sprouts and leeks is full of fragrance, refreshing and not greasy. Roll it up in a flatbread and you will never get tired of it.

Spicy dried tofu, stir-fried with chili powder, white sesame, sugar, soy sauce, chopped pepper powder, and pepper powder, is fresh, spicy, and best eaten with rice...

There are many ways to eat dried tofu, and each one tastes delicious and is unanimously recognized by everyone.

“Dried tofu is chewy and delicious, you will never get tired of eating it!”

"This is the first time I've eaten dried tofu from so many different cooking methods at once."

"It's different for me. This is the first time I know there are so many ways to cook dried tofu, and they are all so delicious."

"I declare that from now on my favorite food is not meat, but dried tofu!"

"..." (End of this chapter)